Meet
Spencer
I’m Here For Your Goals
Hi there! I’m Spencer and I will work with you to align your fitness, nutrition and life goals allowing you to develop practical solutions to lose weight, build muscle, live well and thrive through exercise and nutrition.
Fat Loss & Weight Management
Muscle Growth & Body Confidence
Strength & Conditioning
Life Coaching & Goal Setting
Nutritional Coaching
“Drawing on over 25 years of experience of educating and coaching people of all ages, I now want to work with motivated people who realise that physical well-being is key to enjoying a fulfilling life. I believe that we can all make manageable and sustainable changes to our lives that will have a big impact on our quality of life. It’s my job to help you find yours.
I created UNION Fitness to reflect my belief in whole body and mind wellness. It's my goal that you benefit from the services and resources I offer, so you can be the fittest, strongest and most confident you. Read more about me below."
Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients
Level 3 Sports Conditioning
Level 3 Exercise Referral
Level 3 Business Skills
Level 2 Gym Instruction
Level 2 Care & Management of Diabetes
PN Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
Diploma in Life Coaching
Award in Group Indoor Cycling
Award in Circuit Instruction
Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
Award in Padwork
AFAA Practical Yoga Instructor
Certified TRX Trainer
Certificate in Kettlebell Training
Certificate in Teaching T3
Certificate in Teaching Pump FX
Certificate in Coaching Body FX
Certified Laughter Yoga Leader
UNION Fitness - a unique approach
By blending fitness with nutrition and attitude, supported by a sense of fun and enjoyment, UNION Fitness achieves something most other fitness approaches lack - a whole body and mind approach.
None of our systems - muscles, digestion, energy or thinking act alone. They are all interconnected and therefore if we want to improve and develop one, we need to make sure the others support it.
Improve your strength
Become more toned & sculpted
Control your weight
Strengthen you heart
Increase your energy levels
Take charge of your eating habits
Reduce the risk of some diseases
Manage your weight
Learn good nutrition
Feel and look better
Learn what is important
Take action and see results
Overcome barriers & achieve goals
Develop clear action plans
Be more resourceful & independent
Make changes that work for you
Become more motivated & inspired
Live life with confidence
Enjoy & celebrate your achievements
Smile, laugh & enjoy!
Spencer's Story
Thank you for taking an interest in me and my story. I hope by sharing a bit more about me here, you will see how we might work together on your goals and maybe share a few things in common.
I have always lived and worked in the Bristol area and grew up on the edge of a town - so I always had easy access to fields and open space. This fostered a love of being active, the countryside and respect for nature - something that has stayed with me.
For my professional life, I have always coached and helped people understand - firstly working with primary children and then later with adults. Many people have told me I have a lot of patience! Later, I became a qualified Life Coach giving me the skills and understanding to help people improve their lives and put in place actions that would lead to positive outcomes.
I worked alongside a wide range of people during my 12 years with Avon and Somerset Constabulary as a Special Constable which as well as being a very rewarding and interesting experience, it kept me fit!
Throughout most of my adult life, I have been a member of one gym or another and have always taken a keep interest in keeping fit and active. I have always believed in a whole body approach to wellbeing and have always tried to incorporate healthy eating, flexibility and what we now call mindfulness into my life.
However, there was a time when I lost my way and motivation with fitness; I believed that “middle-age spread” was inevitable (it’s not by the way!). It took the wake-up call of a significant birthday to get me motivated again. I used my love of learning to then study to become a personal trainer, which helped me stay focused and prioritise my fitness and wellbeing.
It was while I was studying for my Diploma in personal training, I received a cancer diagnosis. The irony of studying and practising a healthy lifestyle and getting a potentially life-threatening disease was not lost on me! Luckily, an early intervention and operation removed the tumour before it spread and I am now cancer free and in great health. I credit my quick post-op recovery to being in good shape and having a healthy diet.
Such life events make your realise the importance of keeping fit and eating well. I hope to help others instil good practices into their lifestyle so that they are best prepared to life and full and active life, not matter what gets thrown our way.
Outside of the health and fitness world, I enjoy the theatre, photography and a good movie. I am hoping to travel more over the next few years, so if you have any recommendations, I would love to hear them!
